PK

2014 2h 33m HI

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7.7

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A stranger in the city asks questions no one has asked before. Known only by his initials, the man's innocent questions and childlike curiosity take him on a journey of love, laughter and letting go.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Aamir Khan
PK
Anushka Sharma
Jagat 'Jaggu' Janani Sahni
Saurabh Shukla
Tapasvi Maharaj
Boman Irani
Cherry Bajwa
Sushant Singh Rajput
Sarfraz Yousuf
Sanjay Dutt
Bhairao Singh
Parikshat Sahni
Jayprakash Sahni
Reema Debnath
Phuljhadiya

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Writers: Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, Rajkumar Hirani
Languages: Hindi
Countries: India

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 153 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Made its money back 9.1× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, shot by C.K. Muraleedharan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ajay Gogavale. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rajkumar Hirani shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma and Saurabh Shukla carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2338151 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rajkumar Hirani directs. C.K. Muraleedharan behind the camera. Ajay Gogavale scores. Rajkumar Hirani cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in India. Dialogue in Hindi.

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1Clocks in at 153 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Made its money back 9.1× over at the box office.
3Released 12 years ago.
4Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, shot by C.K. Muraleedharan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Ajay Gogavale. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Rajkumar Hirani shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma and Saurabh Shukla carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2338151 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 16 themes, including "friendship", "society", "christianity", "hinduism".

The technical file

Cinematography: C.K. Muraleedharan
Original score: Ajay Gogavale
Editing: Rajkumar Hirani
Production design: Snigdha Basu
Costume design: Manoshi Nath
Makeup / hair: Puneet B Saini
VFX supervisor: Viral Thakkar
Sound: Resul Pookutty
Stunt coordinator: Sham Kaushal
Runtime: 153 min · 2h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $13,000,000
Box office: $118,920,000
Return: 915% of budget
Original language: HI
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: PK (2014)

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misubisu2025-10-30
PK (2014) Review: A Bold, Heartfelt Satire That Only Bollywood Could Make Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, PK is that rare blockbuster that aims for the stars—both commercially and philosophically. It’s a film that dares to question the very foundations of organised religion through the eyes of a naive alien, wrapping a provocative message in the warm, accessible blanket of a comedy-drama. While its approach is sometimes simplistic, its heart is so enormous and its intent so genuine that it's impossible to dismiss. The Plot: An Alien's Guide to God The story follows PK (Aamir Khan), a humanoid alien who is stranded on Earth in Rajasthan. His remote control for summoning his spaceship is stolen, forcing him to stay. To retrieve it, he must navigate the most complex system on the planet: human faith. Believing the key lies with "the wrong number" (his term for God), he embarks on a quest, trying every religion and ritual he encounters, only to find contradictory rules, exploitative "managers" (godmen), and a populace blind to the absurdities he points out. Strengths: The Hirani Magic Formula * The Brilliant Central Metaphor: The film's greatest strength is its premise. By viewing religion through the lens of a complete outsider, it bypasses doctrinal debates and goes straight for the common-sense jugular. PK's innocent questions—"Why do you have to give money to God?" "Why do different gods have different rules?"—are disarmingly powerful. * Aamir Khan's Fearless Performance: Love it or find it quirky, Aamir Khan's commitment is undeniable. His wide-eyed, childlike physicality, tilted-head posture, and literal interpretation of human customs create a character that is both hilarious and deeply empathetic. He is the perfect vessel for the film's message. Heart and Humor: True to Hirani's form (3 Idiots, Munna Bhai*), the film is consistently entertaining. The first half is packed with clever situational comedy, while the second half builds to a genuinely emotional and powerful climax. The romance between Anushka Sharma's Jaggu and Sushant Singh Rajput's Sarfaraz provides a sweet, human counterpoint to PK's cosmic confusion. Weaknesses: A Sledgehammer Where a Scalpel Might Do * Oversimplification: The film's biggest criticism is its broad-stroke approach. It lumps all religious exploitation into one convenient villain (a brilliantly cast Saurabh Shukla as a fraudulent guru) and presents its solutions as almost too straightforward. The nuances of faith, culture, and personal spirituality are often sacrificed for the sake of a clear, crowd-pleasing narrative. * Predictable Narrative Beats: The plot follows Hirani's reliable, if familiar, template. You can often see the emotional punches and the climactic public speech coming from a mile away. While effective, it can feel a bit manufactured. The Verdict: A Landmark Popcorn Philosophy Film 8 out of 10 PK is not a subtle film, nor does it aim to be. It is a big, bold, and brave mainstream satire that uses its massive platform to spark a crucial conversation. It succeeds not because it has all the answers, but because it asks the right questions in a way that resonated with millions across a deeply religious country. It’s a film that will make you laugh out loud, might bring a tear to your eye, and will almost certainly leave you thinking. For its sheer ambition, its heartfelt performance from Aamir Khan, and its courage to challenge sacred cows, PK is a triumphant and important piece of popular Indian cinema. Watch it if: You enjoy thought-provoking comedies, don't mind a message-driven narrative, and appreciate films that blend humour with heart. Skip it if: You are looking for a nuanced, academic critique of religion or are easily offended by satire aimed at religious institutions.

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